Video editing software?
Dec 5, 2017 18:37:27 #
therwol
Loc: USA
Back in the days of the digital camcorders that recorded in SD on tape, I'd do some light editing in Windows Movie Maker, and all was well. Not so well with recorded HD video. I have a consumer grade Sony HD camcorder, and I've recorded some video on my camera and phone as well, all in HD. Windows Movie Maker doesn't cut it anymore. It won't properly merge HD files, and the output of edited video has annoying brief pauses in it.
So what's out there that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? How is Adobe Premier Elements, often bundled with PSE for under a hundred dollars?
So what's out there that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? How is Adobe Premier Elements, often bundled with PSE for under a hundred dollars?
Dec 5, 2017 19:19:51 #
I use; "Showbiz DVD 2" maker. ARC makes it. Works great on sd card files and you can save them in different formats. User friendly to.
Dec 6, 2017 00:26:18 #
therwol
Loc: USA
DNW wrote:
I use; "Showbiz DVD 2" maker. ARC makes it. Works great on sd card files and you can save them in different formats. User friendly to.
Where did you get it from. Amazon no longer carries it. I went to the Arcsoft site and can't find it.
Dec 6, 2017 01:34:40 #
I use Premiere Elements and have for several versions. It is perfect for what I do with video. Other common favorites in the under $100 group are Cyberlink PowerDirector, Corel VideoStudio, Magix Movie Edit and Magix Movie Studio.
What is it that you want to do? What computer do you have?
What is it that you want to do? What computer do you have?
Dec 6, 2017 04:17:47 #
therwol wrote:
Where did you get it from. Amazon no longer carries it. I went to the Arcsoft site and can't find it.
This is where I got it: https://www.amazon.com/Tevion-High-Speed-DVD-Maker/dp/B005EN56JS
Dec 6, 2017 04:23:59 #
Sorry.... I gave you the wrong name Showbiz...it is the software but, it's "Tevion" who makes it. Pretty cool item. you can convert VHS tapes to CD's. https://www.amazon.com/Tevion-High-Speed-DVD-Maker/dp/B005EN56JS
Dec 6, 2017 06:15:25 #
therwol wrote:
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We use Cyberlink PowerDirector. It's not expensive, and it's very powerful and versatile.
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Also -
Free
https://www.diyphotography.net/five-free-video-editors-deliver-professional-level-results/
https://www.lifewire.com/best-free-video-editing-software-programs-4128924
http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/the-best-free-video-editor-1330136
https://filmora.wondershare.com/video-editor/free-video-editing-software-windows.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbG16l7QoFQ
https://hitfilm.com/store/hitfilm-4-express
http://www.cyberlink.com/stat/events/enu/2015/Q1/PPC/PDR/video-editing-software/powerdirector-ultra/5P/National_s/us/index.jsp?affid=2581_1123_80_paidsearch-us_0_1&gclid=Cj0KEQjw-46sBRD7x6P0stibwbsBEiQAoMi4ZmRWWEBhqqFMZ2vMNBVc26hOkXVbjjG5vDftfaOiE-4aAjgV8P8HAQ
http://trakax.com/
Dec 6, 2017 07:18:04 #
I have used Vegas Pro and previous versions since Sony Vegas #4. Love the program, easy to use and gives great results. There was an earlier post on a different thread about a significant decrease in quality moving stills to video and placing on a DVR. I have done this many times with Vegas and have not really noticed a significant decrease in quality. I believe they still market a consumer version at a price in the acceptable range. Good luck in your search. There are many quality programs out there and finding yours can be a great conclusion.
Dec 6, 2017 08:59:28 #
Blender has video editing capabilities.
Here's a good collection from which to choose:
http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/the-best-free-video-editor-1330136
--Bob
Here's a good collection from which to choose:
http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/the-best-free-video-editor-1330136
--Bob
therwol wrote:
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Dec 6, 2017 09:17:18 #
MichaelL wrote:
I have used Vegas Pro and previous versions since Sony Vegas #4. Love the program, easy to use and gives great results.
Vegas Pro is outstanding, and I've used it for years. For many, Vegas Movie Studio will be all you need. I'd easily take that over Premiere Elements any day.
Dec 6, 2017 09:26:01 #
I am not experienced with video but just purchased Pinnacle 21 Studio and find it easy to use and it does a really great job. Was in the $100 range.
Dec 6, 2017 09:45:39 #
Sony got out of the Vegas business and sold it to Magix, a German company.
Dec 6, 2017 10:09:31 #
therwol wrote:
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A very good, moderate priced Video Editing program is "Filmora", by Wondershare. It will also handle Sony's 'HD' extension(s). Excellent rendering for final product. You can try it free with their 'banner' showing on each scene, and you can then decide if it will satisfy you. I've used Pinnacle for years, but I've found the final product from Filmora is more distinct, sharper, clearer....than what Pinnacle produces. Great sound and voiceover feature too.
Dec 6, 2017 12:18:11 #
therwol
Loc: USA
I want to thank everyone for their suggestions. I'm going to take the time to research all of them. Right now I'm using a couple of fairly old computers (6-7 years) that will be upgraded after the first of the year to handle the task of video editing better. My video amounts to home movies of vacations and events like graduations and weddings. The problem is that I have many hours of them accumulated, and I want to pick out the best of the best and make some compilations that people would enjoy watching. My current hardware and software are not up to the task.
Dec 6, 2017 14:12:52 #
You might, also, think about lots of hard drive space. You may not consider it necessary now, but just wait.
--Bob
--Bob
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